TransRockies Golden Ultra
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TransRockies Golden Ultra
The TransRockies Golden Ultra is a three-day trail running stage race held in Golden, British Columbia, Canada. The route traverses the Rocky Mountains and follows the Columbia River, using a mix of singletrack, double track, gravel, and dirt trails. The event is centered around the Town of Golden and the Kicking Horse Mountain Resort.
Participants can select from various distances and formats, including full three-day stage races or single-day options:
- Full Pint: A three-day stage race.
- Half Pint: A shorter three-day stage race option.
- 3 km Climb and 5 km Blood: Vertical challenges held on Friday.
- 60 km Sweat and 30 km Conquer: Ultra-marathon distances available on Saturday.
- 16 km Tears and 11 km Cruise: Trail races held on Sunday.
The event is limited to 700 runners. Registration includes professionally mapped and marked courses, fully-stocked aid stations with nutritional products and electrolytes, and professional medical support. Participants receive a soft blend T-shirt and a customized pint glass.
For those registered in the Full Pint or Half Pint categories, evening meals are provided on Friday and Saturday, followed by nightly race meetings and course briefings. Drop bag opportunities are available for the 60 km and 30 km distances on Saturday. Awards are presented daily in different categories, including Open Men/Women (16-49), 50+, and Non-Binary. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
